2 days, 1 night
Nosy Iranja Bivouac, 2 Days and 1 Night — View the excursion Nosy Iranja Bivouac, 2 Days and 1 Night
2–12 people
from€180/ person
Discover the treasures of Madagascar differently
3.8 · 12 traveller reviews
Based in Nosy Be since 2019, Sakalava Tours runs excursions across the archipelago and around Diego Suarez, as well as multi-day tours of northern Madagascar: the Ankarana tsingy, Amber Mountain and the Emerald Sea. Groups of 2 to 12, hotel transfer included on most trips, and a tailor-made itinerary if nothing quite fits your plans.
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Sandbanks, primary forests, red tsingy and fishing villages. Each photo leads to the matching excursion or tour.
From €180 per personExcursionNosy Iranja Bivouac, 2 Days and 1 NightFrom €85 per personExcursionNosy Iranja Excursion from Nosy Be
From €380 per personExcursionNosy Mitsio Archipelago Trip, 3 Days
From €75 per personExcursionQuad Bike Tour on Nosy Be, up to Mont Passot
From €70 per personExcursionNosy Sakatia Excursion: Green Turtles and Hike
From €65 per personExcursionEmerald Sea Excursion, Diego Suarez
From €60 per personExcursionRed Tsingy Excursion, Diego Suarez
From €75 per personExcursionCap Diego Excursion, Diego Suarez
From €70 per personExcursionAmber Mountain National Park ExcursionPrices per person, hotel pick-up included. Choose a day trip or a multi-day tour of northern Madagascar.
Day trips
From €60 per person
Several days
From €450 per person
A night on an island or several days in the Far North: two ways to explore the region at your own pace, with our local guides.
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Tell us what you’d like to experience: we’ll build the itinerary with you.
Write to us2 days / 1 nightNosy Iranja Bivouac, 2 Days and 1 NightA night on the island after the day boats leave, between lagoon, lighthouse and sea turtlesfrom€180/ person
13 days / 12 nightsGrand Tour of Northwest Madagascar: 13 Days / 12 NightsAnkarana tsingy, Amber Mountain, Diego-Suarez, Emerald Sea, Nosy Komba and Nosy Iranjafrom€1,450/ personOur guides live in Nosy Be and the north. They know the tides, the seasons and the villages, not just the routes.
Two to twelve people depending on the trip. Enough to share the experience, never enough to feel like mass tourism.
The price per person is shown on every page, hotel transfer included. What you read is what you pay.
We correspond in French, English, German and Italian, before and during your stay.
Every review published here comes from a real traveller and has been read by our team. We publish criticism too: that is what lets you trust us.
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Je tiens à remercier chaleureusement Sakalava Tours pour les magnifiques excursions que j'ai pu faire durant mon séjour à Nosy Be. J'ai eu la chance de découvrir cinq îles paradisiaques : Nosy Iranja, Nosy Sakatia, Nosy Komba, Nosy Tanikely et Nosy Fanihy ; chacune avec son charme unique. Un grand merci à Edèse pour sa gentillesse, son professionnalisme et sa bonne humeur tout au long des sorties. Grâce à vous, ces moments resteront gravés dans ma mémoire. Je recommande vivement vos services à tous ceux qui souhaitent vivre une expérience authentique et inoubliable à Nosy Be !
— Eliode R.
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Un immense merci Édès pour ton accompagnement si attentionné tout au long de notre séjour. Ton respect, ta bienveillance et ton souci constant de notre bien-être nous ont profondément touchées. Tu as su adapter les randonnées à nos capacités avec intelligence et générosité, nous permettant ainsi de profiter pleinement de chaque moment en toute sécurité. Ton attention particulière à notre confort et surtout à nos besoins alimentaires était remarquable. Cuisiner toi-même avec autant de soin et de cœur a fait toute la différence. On sentait que tout était fait avec passion et sécurité, ce qui a rendu notre expérience encore plus humaine et mémorable. Merci Édès d'avoir été un guide exceptionnel. Nous gardons un souvenir inoubliable, le cœur rempli de gratitude.
— Carmen G.
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J'ai passé d'excellentes vacances grâce à toi, Edèse, un super guide ! Les excursions étaient vraiment top, bien organisées et de grande qualité. Entre sensations fortes et moments de visite plus paisibles, l'équilibre était parfait. À refaire sans hésiter ! Je recommande vivement !
— Benjamin C.
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I had the incredible fortune of meeting Edese in Nosy Be, Madagascar — not just a guide, but someone who quickly became a true friend. Thanks to him, I experienced Madagascar in a way I could have never imagined, and those memories still live vividly in my heart. Edese showed me wonders I will never forget: from swimming with whale sharks to witnessing the magical hatching of sea turtles, and even organizing my wedding on a private beach in Nosy Iranja. His dedication, kindness, and deep love for his land made every moment unforgettable. I will never find the right words to fully express my gratitude for everything he did. I genuinely wish him all the best in life, and without a doubt, if I ever return to Madagascar, I'll go with him again — because I know he's simply the best.
— Christian F.
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J'ai découvert grâce à Edese Nosy Iranja, Nosy Sakatia, la réserve de Lokobe. Gros coup de cœur pour Nosy Sakatia. Merci au guide Edese pour le partage de ses connaissances sur les plantes et l'histoire, pour son accueil. Merci aussi pour les petits plus qui font la différence lors du repas. J'ai passé un excellent voyage. C'est sûr, je reviendrai. Ton site est magnifique également et bravo à toi ✨🙏👏🏾 Ton île est magnifique, ressourçante, apaisante et magique ❤️🌸 Félicia de l'île de la Réunion
— Félicia L., RE
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In a minute and a half, a glimpse of our trips: the roads, the islands, and the moments shared with our travellers.
See all our momentsNosy Be can be visited all year round, but each period has its own character. Here is how we see the seasons, to help you choose your dates.
April to November
Clear skies, calm sea, bearable heat. This is the safest period for boat trips to Iranja or Mitsio.
December to March
Short, heavy showers, spectacular vegetation, fewer visitors. Sea trips depend more on the weather on the day.
July to September
Humpback whales move up the Mozambique Channel. They sometimes escort the boats on crossings to the archipelago.
Answers to the questions we’re asked most often before a trip. For anything else, our team in Nosy Be is here to help.
For a day excursion, a few days is usually enough. For a multi-day tour, allow two to three weeks, especially in high season when accommodation fills up quickly.
Yes, on the vast majority of our excursions departing from Nosy Be. It is stated on each page, in the list of included services.
We confirm availability first, then send you the payment details. The balance can be settled on site, in euros or ariary.
Safety comes first: if the sea is too rough, we move the trip to another date during your stay, or offer an alternative on land.
Yes. Our tours are proposals, not fixed programmes. Tell us what you are looking for and we will build the itinerary with you.
